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Opioids

Since 1999, overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids (excluding methadone) increased more than 100-fold. Though opioids serve an important medical purpose, they’re highly addictive, and misuse can start before you might even realize it.
Opioids

What are opioids?

Opioids, also known as narcotics, refer to a class of substances that numb or dull pain. Opioids include illicit substances like heroin, as well as prescription medications like OxyContin®, Codeine, Morphine, Fentanyl and Vicodin®.

Opioids are made from opium or synthetic substitutes. When taken as prescribed by your medical provider, opioids can be used for pain relief, anesthesia and more. When misused, opioids can be highly addictive and potentially fatal.
Opioid Facts
Fentanyl Facts

Fentanyl

Fentanyl is an especially potent synthetic opioid that’s 50 times stronger than heroin. Originally developed for severe pain management, fentanyl serves a medical purpose. However, illicit fentanyl is now being illegally manufactured and mixed with other substances, often without someone realizing it. Fentanyl’s potency and prevalence in fake or counterfeit pills makes it even more dangerous.
Fentanyl Facts
What is xylazine?

What is xylazine?

Xylazine is an animal tranquilizer not approved for human consumption. It has been starting to show up in illicit fentanyl. Xylazine has harsh side effects like open sores, blackouts and fatal overdose, especially when laced with fentanyl.
Xylazine Facts

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Opioids can be highly addictive. Providers across South Dakota are equipped to provide treatment and medications for opioid use disorder that can assist in managing cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Whether you’re seeking treatment for yourself or for someone you care about, help is available.

Signs You May Consider Seeking Help

If you’re concerned about substance misuse, you’re not alone. Substance use disorders present differently in everyone, but you may want to consider seeking help if one or more of the following apply to you. 

 

  • Need more of a substance to achieve the same effects
  • Experience withdrawal symptoms when you’re not using
  • Have felt negative impacts at work, school or on your relationships due to using
  • Have engaged in risky or dangerous behaviors to obtain substances
  • Have experienced legal, financial or health problems due to use
  • Want to quit but can’t
Signs You May Consider Seeking Help

Need help? Call, text or chat 988 for resources and help with substance misuse.

 

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of South Dakota high schoolers have taken opioids without a prescription.
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of overdose deaths in South Dakota involve opioids.
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pills seized in the U.S. by the DEA contain a lethal dose of fentanyl.
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of fentanyl powder samples also contained xylazine in 2023.
MOUD

Medication for Opioid Use Disorder

Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) is a scientifically proven form of treatment that uses FDA-approved medications to help reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms. MOUD can help individuals achieve and maintain recovery, by assisting in treatment retention and improving overall health.